In the midst of so much destruction and chaos lately, Hollywood has produced a new movie sure to inspire many to face each day with hope in their hearts.

“Home Run, Freedom is Possible,” a film by David Boyd, will be released in theaters, including Russellville’s Picwood 11, today. Boyd directed episodes of the television series “The Walking Dead” and “Friday Night Lights,”

According to a press release from the studio that produced the film, the movie’s story line follows professional baseball star Cory Brand, played by Scott Elrod, who knows what it takes to win. But, away from the dugout and diamond, his life spiraled out of control while thoughts of his past haunted him.

Hoping to save her client’s career and reputation, Brand’s agent, played by Vivica Fox, throws him back to his home town.

Ordered to coach local youth baseball and spend eight weeks in the only recovery program in town, the wayward baseball player yearns to return to his former way of life.

Through twists and turns in life events, Brand found himself on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption.

The Celebrate Recovery program highlighted in “Home Run” is a forward-looking, real-life addiction recovery program that grew out of southern California’s Saddleback Church and is now found in churches across the U.S. and the world.

Celebrate Recovery was founded in 1991 by Pastor John Baker of Saddleback Church with the goal of overcoming life’s issues with an eight-step program based on Christian principles.

A local chapter of this program is sponsored by the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Russellville.

Nelda Alexander, state and local ministry leader for Celebrate Recovery, said the movie displays a quintessential example of hope people discover through the Celebrate Recovery program.

“Celebrate Recovery is similar to the Alcoholics Anonymous program,” Alexander said. “What sets us apart is this program has eight steps and is based on New Testament Christian principles.

“We also help others with whatever, not just drugs or alcohol.”

Folks have alternatives for dealing with the stress brought on by everyday life, Alexander explained. Some of those choices for coping may not resolve internal or spiritual issues for people.

“Sometimes life is tough and people need a place,” she said. “A place to take the mask off and discuss those issues that are out of control.

“It’s a complicated world, and folks have pain and life problems which sometimes get out of control.”